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Operation Epic Fury has pushed thousands of US troops toward the Gulf. Here’s who is going, what they can actually do, and why this build-up looks more like pressure than a full ground war.
At a Memphis roundtable, President Trump credited Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the first to push for action against Iran, while Tehran denied talks and launched new missile strikes. The fallout includes casualties, oil market shocks, and renewed questions about who pushed for war.
Washington has temporarily allowed limited Iranian oil sales for 30 days to blunt a sharp rise in global fuel prices after recent strikes and shipping disruptions. Officials say the move is tactical and short term, but critics call it a lifeline for Tehran.